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Introduction<br />
Surface Technologies<br />
Fine micron features<br />
on the implant collar<br />
(1 - 3 microns) via dual<br />
acid-etching (DAE)<br />
The <strong>3i</strong> T3 ® Implant Family<br />
The <strong>3i</strong> T3 Implant represents the most recent advanced dental implant<br />
surface technology since the introduction of the NanoTiteImplant in<br />
2007. This latest surface technology is designed to deliver aesthetic<br />
results through tissue preservation.<br />
A contemporary hybrid surface is provided by complex multi-surface<br />
topography. In preclinical studies*, the <strong>3i</strong> T3 with DCD ® Surface<br />
demonstrated increased integration strength throughout the healing<br />
phase as compared to less complex surface topographies. 1<br />
Coarse micron feature:<br />
(10+ microns) via resorbable<br />
calcium phosphate media blast<br />
Fine micron feature:<br />
(1 - 3 microns) via dual<br />
acid-etching (DAE) on top<br />
of the blasted surface<br />
Option for nano-scale features along the full<br />
length of the implant.<br />
Osseointegration is achieved with initial bone-to-implant contact, a<br />
major contributor to the implant’s stability. 2 The specifications of the<br />
<strong>3i</strong> T3 Implant and surgical instrumentation are held to rigorous<br />
tolerances to provide a closely integrated implant-to-osteotomy fit,<br />
creating a dental implant system designed for primary stability.<br />
The seal integrity is provided by a stable, tight implant/abutment<br />
interface that can minimize abutment micromotion and reduce the<br />
potential for microleakage. 3 The seal strength is designed to reduce<br />
microleakage through exacting interface tolerances and maximized<br />
clamping forces.<br />
The<br />
Gold-Tite ® Screw increases implant/abutment<br />
clamping force by 113% as compared to a non-coated screw with the<br />
Certain ® Implant. 4 The patented Gold-Tite Surface lubrication allows the<br />
screw to rotate further, increasing clamping force and maximizing<br />
abutment stability. 5 Implants with integrated platform switching medialize<br />
the implant/abutment junction (IAJ) inward, creating a biologic width<br />
between connective tissue and the IAJ, helping to maintain bone levels. 6<br />
1. Davies JE † , Ajami E, Moineddin R, et al. The role of different scale ranges of surface implant topography on the stability of the bone/implant interface.<br />
Biomaterials 2013;34(14):3535-3546. Epub 2013 Feb 14.<br />
2. Meredith N. Assessment of implant stability as a prognostic determinant. Int J Prosthodont. 1998 Sep-Oct;11(5):491-501.<br />
3. Gubbi P † , Suttin Z † , Towse R † . Microgap analysis at the implant-abutment interface of various dental implant systems. Poster Presentation (P-98): Academy of<br />
Osseointegration 28th Annual Meeting, March 2013, Tampa, Florida, USA.<br />
4. Suttin Z †† , Towse R †† . Effect of abutment screw design on implant system seal performance. Presented at the European Association for Osseointegration, 20th<br />
Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2012; Copenhagen, Denmark. http://biomet<strong>3i</strong>.com/Pdf/Posters/P-450_Effect_of_Screw_Design_on_Implant_Seal.pdf<br />
5. Byrne D, Jacobs S, O’Connell B, Houston F, Claffey N. Preloads generated with repeated tightening in three types of screws used in dental implant assemblies.<br />
J. Prosthodont. 2006 May–Jun;15(3):164-171.<br />
6. Lazzara R † , Porter SS. Platform switching: A new concept in implant dentistry for controlling post-restorative crestal bone levels. Int J Perio Rest Dent.<br />
2006;26:9-17.<br />
† JE Davies and R. Lazzara have financial relationships with <strong>BIOMET</strong> <strong>3i</strong> LLC resulting from speaking engagements, consulting engagements and other retained<br />
services.<br />
†† Mr. Gubbi, Mr. Suttin and Mr. Towse contributed to the above research while employed by <strong>BIOMET</strong> <strong>3i</strong>.<br />
*Pre-clinical studies are not necessarily indicative of clinical results.<br />
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